Home Affairs Minister Petter Dutton has suggested police should have the right to demand ID from anyone within an airport. The measure is a part of a $295 million crackdown on regional and domestic airport security. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told the ABC the new ID laws are worth the inconvenience to make airports more secure. “The justification is in the safety of the Australian people,” he said. President of the NSW Council of Civil Liberties (NSWCCL) Stephen Blanks said giving police these powers would fundamentally change Australian society. “You don’t get more security by depriving people of their personal…
Author: Elizabeth Jack
It’s almost that time of year again where we can shower our mothers in gifts, reminding them of how great they are and thanking them for all they’ve done for us over the years. There’s loads of fun gift ideas out there that don’t have to break the bank: a nice candle, a recipe book, or even recreating a childhood photo of you and your siblings. What you probably shouldn’t do, is buy your mother a gift that reinforces the notion of her domestic responsibilities, at least that’s what Judy Hungerford told the Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday. “Is David…
Major grocery retailers have announced the phase out single use plastic bags nation-wide. A national ban is set to come in July, but Coles and Woolworths have started early, axing plastic bags in sixteen stores across New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria. The phase-out comes years behind the rest of Australia – South Australia first trashed the bags in 2009, slapping hefty fines of up to $20,000 to retail suppliers who provided the prohibited plastic. The ACT and Northern Territory banned the bag in 2011, with Tasmania following in 2013. Each Australian state and territory has individual plans…
It’s no secret that Facebook analyses personal information, likes and friend count to customise feeds to best suit users. Every time a sponsored ad appears, it’s because Facebook knows what content engages the user and therefore markets products and services to what fits their needs. When users agree to Facebook’s terms and conditions, they allow this data to be accessed. However, Cambridge Analytica, a data firm based in London, is alleged to have breached the trust of 50 million Facebook users. It is accused of spending $800,000 to develop an app to access private information and to create fake news…
More boys than ever have registered to play in the mixed indoor netball competition held at the University of Wollongong’s Sports Hub. Lizzie Jack talks to players and officials about the importance of breaking down gender barriers in what’s typically considered a “girls” sport.
Businesses have seen revenue drop up to 15 per cent in the two months since the Berry Bypass opened, according to the local chamber of commerce. The two service stations and the IGA have reported a significant drop in earnings, as traffic on the old highway through the town has decreased by about 80 per cent. Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Vice President Derek Jorgensen said the lack of passing traffic has resulted in less incidental tourism, which has had a negative effect on some stores. “We’ve seen a significant reduction in travelling tourists, for example those who live north…